BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 NMUMOT history
LS59 NMU is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 138,021 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,053 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 NMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 NMU was last recorded at 138,021 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 11,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,200 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,821 miles
- Average per year
- 7,053 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,021 miles
- 2024 – 126,200 miles
- 2023 – 117,543 miles
- 2022 – 115,107 miles
- 2021 – 113,219 miles
- 2020 – 112,307 miles
- 2019 – 109,529 miles
- 2017 – 94,742 miles
- 2016 – 87,726 miles
- 2015 – 82,212 miles
- 2014 – 72,622 miles
- 2013 – 61,861 miles
- 2012 – 46,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,021 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,021 miles (+11,821)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 138,021 miles
- Test number
- 361594167374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass126,200 miles (+8,657)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 126,200 miles
- Test number
- 218372971040
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,543 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 117,543 miles
- Test number
- 975903735277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,107 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,107 miles
- Test number
- 560750164628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,219 miles (+912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 113,219 miles
- Test number
- 239208418405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,307 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,307 miles
- Test number
- 430390944723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,290 miles (+2,761)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,290 miles
- Test number
- 619090850035
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,529 miles (+6,881)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,529 miles
- Test number
- 494557425588
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring touching (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,648 miles (+7,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,648 miles
- Test number
- 548909737239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,742 miles (+7,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 94,742 miles
- Test number
- 644705821342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,726 miles (+5,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 87,726 miles
- Test number
- 973020345500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,212 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,212 miles
- Test number
- 527823322996
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top straight arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on shoulders
Fail82,212 miles (+9,590)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,212 miles
- Test number
- 640444237523
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top straight arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on shoulders
Pass72,622 miles (+10,761)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 72,622 miles
- Test number
- 455210254383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,861 miles (+15,684)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,861 miles
- Test number
- 566208513390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,177 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 46,177 miles
- Test number
- 777647402338
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS59 NMU
- Does LS59 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NMU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 NMU?
- The MOT on LS59 NMU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 NMU done?
- LS59 NMU was recorded at 138,021 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
- Has LS59 NMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 NMU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS59 NMU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS59 NMU find?
- LS59 NMU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm; general under body corrosion.
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